MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 11, 2021
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Karen Adelman-Foster, Richard P. Jennett, Michael J. Hickey, Susan G. Salamoff, Paul R. Joseph
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Announcements
Appoint Mr. Haugland to the Historical Commission
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Haugland to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Haugland to the Historical Commission..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Execute the employment agreement that has been agreed upon with Mr. Errickson
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to execute the employment agreement that has been agreed upon with Mr. Errickson.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to execute the employment agreement that has been agreed upon with Mr. Errickson..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Adopt the proclamation for Detective Vitale's retirement
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the proclamation for Detective Vitale's retirement.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the proclamation for Detective Vitale's retirement..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Approve the 5.5% water rate increase and a 5.5% sewer rate increase as presented this evening
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the 5.5% water rate increase and a 5.5% sewer rate increase as presented this evening.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the 5.5% water rate increase and a 5.5% sewer rate increase as presented this evening..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Joseph)
The Select board sponsor the Article addressing the Senior Property Tax Exemption as presented by the Study Committee
On a Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 3-0-2 that the Select board sponsor the Article addressing the Senior Property Tax Exemption as presented by the Study Committee.
The minutes give the count as 3-0-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 3-0-2 that the Select board sponsor the Article addressing the Senior Property Tax Exemption as presented by the Study Committee..” (Motion: Joseph, second: Jennett)
Co-sponsor the Golden Triangle zoning and funding of the study with the Planning Board
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to co-sponsor the Golden Triangle zoning and funding of the study with the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to co-sponsor the Golden Triangle zoning and funding of the study with the Planning Board..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Sponsor the slate of street acceptances with the understanding that the final verbiage of the plan lists the names, dates and particulars that would also be subject to acceptable review as to form...
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the slate of street acceptances with the understanding that the final verbiage of the plan lists the names, dates and particulars that would also be subject to acceptable review as to form by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the slate of street acceptances with the understanding that the final verbiage of the plan lists the names, dates and particulars that would also be subject to acceptable review as to form by Town Counsel..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Sponsor an Article at Town Meeting to see if Town Meeting would authorize to amend or modify prior Town Meeting authorization or authorizations of Articles pertaining to 5 Auburn Street, a/k/ the...
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor an Article at Town Meeting to see if Town Meeting would authorize to amend or modify prior Town Meeting authorization or authorizations of Articles pertaining to 5 Auburn Street, a/k/ the Elliott School, with language to be buttoned-up by Town Administration working with Town Counsel.
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor an Article at Town Meeting to see if Town Meeting would authorize to amend or modify prior Town Meeting authorization or authorizations of Articles pertaining to 5 Auburn Street, a/k/ the Elliott School, with language to be buttoned-up by Town Administration working with Town Counsel..” (Motion: Hickey)
Sponsor the advancement of a Diversity and Equity Officer position
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the advancement of a Diversity and Equity Officer position.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the advancement of a Diversity and Equity Officer position..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Approve Meeting Minutes for December 2, 2020 and December 16, 2020
Approve the Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2020, and December 16, 2020
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to Approve the Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2020, and December 16, 2020.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to Approve the Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2020, and December 16, 2020..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Approve Dissolution of Opioid Task Force (replaced by Natick 180)
Approve the Consent Agenda items: A and B as well as items D-J inclusive
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Consent Agenda items: A and B as well as items D-J inclusive.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Consent Agenda items: A and B as well as items D-J inclusive..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Approve these signatures for the Deeds subject to any ministerial changes as requested by the Land Court
With regard to item C. to (Approve Signatures for Land Transfer of West Natick Fire Station Deeds), on a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to Approve these signatures for the Deeds subject to any ministerial changes as requested by the Land Court.
From the minutes
“With regard to item C. to (Approve Signatures for Land Transfer of West Natick Fire Station Deeds), on a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to Approve these signatures for the Deeds subject to any ministerial changes as requested by the Land Court..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Adjourn
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 10:40PM.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 10:40PM..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
From the Natick Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the yearly minutes pages linked from the town’s Minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Natick Report — Kristen Pope and Cody Jacobs (March 2026), Bruce Evans (March 2025) and Linda Wollschlager (March 2024 swearing-in, captioned); Natick Patch — Kathryn Coughlin (March 2022, courtesy of the candidate). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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